Saw returns for its tenth installment, gathering a talented cast made of iconic actors of the franchise and introducing new faces. Taking advantage of the franchise's nostalgic value and the traditional setting of the first movies, Saw X takes place between the events of Saw and Saw II and is centered around an enraged John Kramer fueled by a newfound purpose. Frustrated by his unsuccessful cancer treatment and a group of doctors who seem determined to make it worse, he decides to come up with new painful, ingenious traps.
Following the method of horror franchises from the 80s such as Friday the 13th and Halloween and releasing a new film almost every year, the Saw franchise started with a humble short movie by James Wan and evolved into one of the most profitable horror series of its time, despite hardly changing the formula over the years. Here's your cast and character guide to Saw X.
Tobin Bell as John Kramer / Jigsaw
John Kramer, the primary man behind Saw's complex and gut-wrenching traps, is played by Tobin Bell. Also known as Jigsaw, Kramer began to see the world differently after a cancer diagnosis, believing his traps would help fix lazy, sinful people to learn how to appreciate life. He's the franchise's main antagonist and the face of Saw, influencing the story even when he's not the one pulling the strings.
While Jigsaw eternalized Bell as a major horror icon, the actor's career is much more versatile than one might anticipate. Bell starred in movies such as Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas, Sophie's Choice, Mississippi Burning, and Malice. Despite claiming he's not as big a fan of the horror genre as the Saw audience, per Forbes, Bell took part in other horror projects such as 12 Feet Deep, Belzebuth, and The Call.
Shawnee Smith as Amanda Young
Amanda Young, the first known survivor of the Saw franchise, is played by Shawnee Smith. She started off as a victim of the terrifying reverse bear trap, then became one of Jigaw's closest accomplices and a chilling antagonist. Smith made her onscreen debut with a small role in the lighthearted dramedy Annie, then went on to star in successful movies such as the remake of the 1958 horror sci-fi The Blob, the Stephen King miniseries The Stand, and Amarggedon.
It goes without saying that Smith's role in Saw was a turning point in her career, and she became a key character of the franchise and a fan favorite. Her return in Saw X symbolizes the movie is taking Saw back to its roots, throwing back to the start of Amanda's descent into madness.
Costas Mandylor as Mark Hoffman
Mark Hoffman, one of Jigsaw's most ruthless apprentices, is played by Costas Mandylor. Introduced in Saw III, Detective Lieutenant Mark Hoffman quickly became a formidable antagonist, using the privileges of his authority position to deviate attention from his ghastly criminal activities.
Mandylor first rose to prominence as a minor character in the Jim Morrison biopic The Doors, then took part in movies such as Virtuosity, The Pledge, Beowulf, and Cosmic Sin. Throughout the years the actor starred alongside legendary movie stars such as Val Kilmer, Jack Nicholson, and, more recently, Bruce Willis.
Synnøve Macody Lund as Cecilia Pederson
Cecilia Pederson, the head of The Pederson Project, is played by Synnøve Macody. Posing as a talented doctor alongside a group of scammers, Pederson tricks people with serious illnesses into enlisting themselves in a fake treatment, igniting Jigsaw's fury.
The Norwegian actress got her breakthrough performance in the Norwegian crime show Frikjent, then went on to play Johanne Rønningen in the TV series Black Widows, the Queen in the fantasy movie The Ash Land: In the Hall of the Mountain King, and gained international acclaim for her role as Gabrielle Grane in The Girl in the Spider's Web, the deputy director of the Swedish Security Service. More recently, Lund joined the cast of Ragnarok as the regular Ran.
Steven Brand as Parker Sears
Parker Sears, a determined detective and one of Saw X's main characters, is played by Steven Brand. The actor is a veteran of the horror genre, known for low-budget movies such as Hellraiser: Revelations, The Cloth, and XII. Additionally, Brand played Dr. Gabriel Valack in Teen Wolf, Vitomir in Vikings: Valhalla, and Marsh Janowski in Netflix's The Sandman. Aside from horror movies and renowned TV shows, the actor starred in successful productions such as Mayhem, Criminal, and the infamous The Scorpion King, known for delivering the worst CGI of all time.
Michael Beach as Henry Kessler
Michael Beach is one of the new movie veterans joining the cast of Saw X, playing the role of Henry Kessler. Although Beach kicked off his career in the late 80s with a succession of TV movies, he continues to alternate between TV and the big screen to this day. The actor is known for playing Monte Parker in Third Watch, Harold Clemens in The Client List, Charles Pike in The 100, and Captain Moore in Mayor of Kingstown. On the big screen, Beach starred in movies such as Aquaman, If Beale Street Could Talk, Insidious: Chapter 2, and The Harder They Fall.
Octavio Hinojosa as Mateo
Mateo, one of Dr. Cecilia Pederson's closest assistants and a cold-hearted scammer, is played by Octavio Hinojosa. Most commonly known for his roles in a series of Mexican TV shows such as La Piloto, La Hija Pródiga, Mala fortuna, and How to Survive Being Single, Hinojosa is one of the best up-and-coming actors in the local Mexican scene, now earning the chance of an international career with Saw X.
Renata Vaca as Gabriela
Gabriela, a treacherous con artist who induces Kramer to undergo The Pederson Project treatment, is played by Renata Vaca. The actress is relatively new to the entertainment industry, first rising to prominence in the Mexican movie History Lessons. Vaca earned significant roles in the shows La Reina Soy Yo and Rosario Tijeras, eventually getting a spot in the Netflix comedy This Is Not a Comedy. Saw X marks Vaca's first major project in the English language.
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